The Shirt Factory apartment complex, at left. |
Daily Freeman Life Editor Ivan Lajara talks about journalism, living in the Hudson Valley, language, the Web, cats and even politics. But he shouldn't.
Thursday, April 30, 2015
A history of rebirth
Wednesday, April 29, 2015
Traffic cones get no respect
They are meant to be noticed and avoided. But often, traffic cones get run over and displaced. And it is then, ironically, when down and out of place, everybody really notices them.
It's like life online.
DFM chat on how to deal with a social media fail
Example of a brand using a trending topic without understanding the context #Advertising #SocialMedia #WhyIStayed pic.twitter.com/iTSmfaT6Xv
— Scott Paul (@scottatslee) September 9, 2014
Journalists, members of Digital First Media and pretty much everyone else who wants to - are going to be taking part on the weekly Twitter chat Wednesday at noon, Eastern Time.
Today we are talking about how to deal with a social media FAIL. It happens! How do you react when you mess up on Twitter, either as an individual journalist or with your news account? How do you respond when people are piling up on you on Facebook, be it for typos, miscommunication or perceived insensitivity? What do you do if you post something that ends up being a hoax? How do you deal with provocations? Bring your lessons and your #realtalk.
The feed is posted below. You can also check out past chats over here.
If you want to chime in, post a comment in the container or a tweet with the hashtag "#dfmchat" so it can automatically appear below.
Labels:
dfmchat,
digital first media,
fail,
journalism,
jrc on demand,
jrcchat,
social media
Tuesday, April 28, 2015
Frame of mind
Rock City Road in Woodstock. |
If you were to be near it, would you sit on it and take a photo? How many people do you think have done that? Is that the point of the piece (which also ends up advertising the Woodstock Chamber)?
Those are the kinds of things one could be thinking while in the bathroom, which is the white building at left, out of frame and ever, conspicuously present.
For the record: I didn't sit on the bench or took a selfie (I'm terrible at selfies) so you could say I'm a First World Anarchist.
Monday, April 27, 2015
Don't worry. Be Woodstock
Woodstock, being Woodstock. Finger at bottom right is mine because I can't take photos. |
Friday, April 24, 2015
Presented without comment
Rotary Park in Kingston in the summer of 2013. |
Take a walk with me.
***
I really hope you're note eating if you read this lede.
Donuts in space.
China will like you to please stop bringing strippers to funerals.
* Albany buffalo Albany buffalo buffalo buffalo Albany buffalo. That's not quite what happened but at least it's grammatically correct.
* I live inside a red circle.
* Empty building is still empty.
* How would you like a Holiday Inn near the site of Woodstock '94?
One cat: Presented without comment.
China will like you to please stop bringing strippers to funerals.
***
The Four:
* Albany buffalo Albany buffalo buffalo buffalo Albany buffalo. That's not quite what happened but at least it's grammatically correct.
* I live inside a red circle.
* Empty building is still empty.
* How would you like a Holiday Inn near the site of Woodstock '94?
Guys look at this photo my aunt posted on FB I have no idea what it's supposed to mean pic.twitter.com/CPM0KrT5ge
— Elahe Izadi (@ElaheIzadi) April 23, 2015
Yesterday's Internet, Today! will like to sleep on some kebabs. But only after you subscribe. It costs $0 and there's extra stuff!
Thursday, April 23, 2015
Let it go
North Front Street in Kingston this morning. It was kind of cold-ish. |
We all know better, but we still do things we don't like, sometimes because of who we are, and sometimes because of things outside of our control.
***
John Robinson opens up about a terrible time when he had to let journalists go. :'(
Here's the most terrible app available right now. It was nice knowing you. Also, I hope you know Chinese.
Here's the most terrible Florida Man right now.
Here, go find your doppelganger. Let's hope she or he is not in Florida.
The Four:
* Levon Helm was the man.
* PCBs won't let go.
* "This is like Meals on Wheels on steroids."
* Here's how to make the Ulster County District Attorney dance.
***
One cat?
sorry everyone i win pic.twitter.com/oJJmy3FC9B
— Digital First cat (@DFNewsCat) April 23, 2015
Yesterday's Internet, Today! won't let it go until you subscribe for freesies and get your extra ~content~.
Wednesday, April 22, 2015
Not horsing around
A horse by a back road in Accord last year. |
Today is Earth Day. I could try to write something profound and thoughtful, but I don't need to.
Here's Hudson Valley resident and something something Mark Ruffalo saying something something about that.
Anyway, let's enjoy the air and be nice.
Also, if you're reading this on Thursday: Today is not Earth Day.
DFM chat on what journalism can learn from social media, and the other way around
Journalists, members of Digital First Media and pretty much everyone else who wants to - are going to be taking part on the weekly Twitter chat Wednesday at noon, Eastern Time.
Today we are talking about what can journalism learn from social media. But also, what can social media learn from journalism. What can social media do to increase the impact of a story? Are there necessary journalistic practices being eroded because of social media? Bring your #realtalk.
The feed is posted below. You can also check out past chats over here.
If you want to chime in, post a comment in the container or a tweet with the hashtag "#dfmchat" so it can automatically appear below.
Labels:
dfmchat,
digital first media,
Facebook,
journalism,
jrc on demand,
jrcchat,
social media,
Twitter
Tuesday, April 21, 2015
Roll with it
Monday, April 20, 2015
This is fantastic
Friday, April 17, 2015
When age is relative
The Kinderland playground in Kingston in 2013. It is no longer there. But it's coming back. |
The places very much influence the answers to those questions.
But so do our age and maturity.
Labels:
cats,
Google Glass,
I'm actually an old,
yesterday's internet
What's your real Hudson Valley age?
We tinker with some responses to find out how the choices you make determine your real Hudson Valley and Catskills age. (By "we," I mean "me" and by "real," I mean, "C'mon! Not really.")
Thursday, April 16, 2015
Prove me wrong
The corner of Thomas Street and Broadway in Midtown Kingston last year. It used to be Ulster Lighting. It is now this. |
But I like to think that things are getting better. There are signs and statistics about this, all over, all the time.
Not all things, obviously, but if you put it all together, we're better off.
Think about it.
Wednesday, April 15, 2015
No need to ask why
Route 9W near the Hudson Valley Mall last year. |
The sky doesn't care, though, and it just makes everything look amazing (and hard to drive if you're facing the sun), no matter who or where you are or even if you feel that you've kind of written this before.
It doesn't need a reason. Sometimes there doesn't need to be one.
DFM chat on responsible aggregation
Journalists, members of Digital First Media and pretty much everyone else who wants to - are going to be taking part on the weekly Twitter chat Wednesday at noon, Eastern Time.
Today we are revisiting what seems to be a perennial topic: Aggregation.
How much block-quoting is too much? Are there instances where using large parts of someone else's work OK, like, say, annotations? What about tweeted photos of large parts of text, even if highlighted? What is the proper way to use someone else's content, like photos, online?
The feed is posted below. You can also check out past chats over here.
If you want to chime in, post a comment in the container or a tweet with the hashtag "#dfmchat" so it can automatically appear below.
Today we are revisiting what seems to be a perennial topic: Aggregation.
How much block-quoting is too much? Are there instances where using large parts of someone else's work OK, like, say, annotations? What about tweeted photos of large parts of text, even if highlighted? What is the proper way to use someone else's content, like photos, online?
The feed is posted below. You can also check out past chats over here.
If you want to chime in, post a comment in the container or a tweet with the hashtag "#dfmchat" so it can automatically appear below.
Labels:
aggregation,
dfmchat,
digital first media,
journalism,
jrc on demand,
jrcchat,
metrics
Tuesday, April 14, 2015
The ghost in the journalism machine
The sign by the old Freeman building, now Mariner's Harbor in the Rondout. |
No more stopping that guy.
But there's no stopping journalism, either. Technologies change, but the task continues. And the soul of journalism is not encased in one machine or process. It's too big for that.
Monday, April 13, 2015
It's happening
The marina in Connelly last year. The third boat from the left is solar. |
So stop reading this and go outside if you can.
Friday, April 10, 2015
Up, down and everything in between
Thursday, April 9, 2015
A mashup of cold and hot air
The Rosendale Trestle in June of 2013 |
Jimmy Buff was on Radio Woodstock talking about it. Facebook was lit with it.
Hudson Valley Weather explains:
So about that lightning strike last night- Have seen a lot of questions floating around about last nights lightning...
Posted by Hudson Valley Weather on Thursday, April 9, 2015
"Hope this clarifies that it was not space invaders or a meteor impact, or a T-Rex that escaped Jurassic Park, just nature marking the start of spring in surround sound."
Most importantly, for me, was that it was a reminder, not of how small we are, but how we're all the same under the sky.
It also highlighted how impressing things can happen when they get mashed up.
Wednesday, April 8, 2015
What does it mean?
A double rainbow outside the Freeman building in May of last year |
I guess that's why we have photos, to remind us of the time when we wasted other people's times.
It's so beautiful.
***
Louis CK stopped by Jimmy Fallon's "Tonight Show" on Tuesday and they talked about what was Bananas in Poughkeepsie, where Fallon started (he graduated from Saugerties High School, etc., etc.) and every time Louie said "Poughkeepsie, New York" it sounded like he didn't even want to say it. And it was fun. All the way.It reminded me when Lewis Black was talking to Jimmy Fallon about Poughkeepsie. And Kingston. So intense.
Today was #dfmchat day and the topic was how local news organizations can grow and serve their audiences. Once again, we were joined by a number of journalism students from around the country and I have no idea how this is being spread. But, high five emoji to the students, because their gif game is strong:
I could teach you. But I'd have to charge.
Social media update: I parked dailyfreeman on Snapchat and Melissa says people are going to send me penises. Melissa also said this. It's too much.
***
The Four:* New York City to Catskills train people: NOPE.
* The Kingston sinkhole is so big, Sen. Chuck Schumer paid a visit.
* The phrase, ‘mom, you wouldn’t believe what we saw at school today' can swing both ways.
One cat: Serving his audience.
Yesterday's Internet, Today! is bananas. If you subscribe, you get it in your inbox for freesies.
OHAI #dfmchat!
You
know
what
your
news
site
needs: pic.twitter.com/WkWIExkmr1
— Digital First cat (@DFNewsCat) April 8, 2015
Yesterday's Internet, Today! is bananas. If you subscribe, you get it in your inbox for freesies.
DFM chat: How local news organizations can build digital audiences
Facebook reach? Or boa constrictor digesting an elephant? |
Journalists, members of Digital First Media and pretty much everyone else who wants to - are going to be taking part on the weekly Twitter chat Wednesday at noon, Eastern Time.
Today we are talking about how local news organizations can build their online communities. This comes on the heels of a study that pretty much concludes we're doing a terrible job at it. The solution?
In order to grow their audiences, Hindman says local newspapers must answer two related questions: How can they make news “stickier” compared to all the other content on the web? And how can local news sites attract some of the audience that currently only reads national news sites?Well, let's try answer those questions. Shall we?
The feed is posted below. You can also check out past chats over here.
If you want to chime in, post a comment in the container or a tweet with the hashtag "#dfmchat" so it can automatically appear below.
Labels:
dfmchat,
digital first media,
journalism,
jrc on demand,
jrcchat,
metrics,
social media
Tuesday, April 7, 2015
Emotional landscapes
Monday, April 6, 2015
Mysteries on the side of the road
The Davis Tavern on Route 209. |
Yeah, that guy. Also, wow.
But if you want to find out how this story ends, you'll have to wait a bit.
I've tasked Paula to investigate.
Friday, April 3, 2015
Trolling the news
North Front and Crown streets in Kingston at Peace Park. If you look at it in Google Maps, the murals are not there. |
Thursday, April 2, 2015
The future of the future of news
The Hoffman House in Uptown Kingston was built in 1679. It's a restaurant and 'talking house,' according to that sign. |
Also trolling us has been the weather, but today has been getting warmer in the Mid-Hudson Valley. And that's a good sign of good things to come, right? RIGHT?
Wednesday, April 1, 2015
Can't help falling for them
North Front Street in Uptown Kingston this morning, where you can play Pac-Man in Google Maps. |
Sure, there are a lot of terrible April Fools' pranks. It's a tricky business.
Yet, I'd say you're on pretty solid ground if you're funny.
Like Louis C.K. funny, though.
So tread carefully.
After all, only fools ...
DFM chat: Should news organizations post their directly content to Facebook?
Journalists, members of Digital First Media and pretty much everyone else who wants to - are going to be taking part on the weekly Twitter chat Wednesday at noon, Eastern Time.
Today we are talking about posting content to social media. Not links. The stuff.
Facebook is reportedly preparing a partnership with news organizations to host their content there. What are the benefits and risks of such partnerships? What should other news organizations do in the meantime?
The feed is posted below. You can also check out past chats over here.
If you want to chime in, post a comment in the container or a tweet with the hashtag "#dfmchat" so it can automatically appear below.
Labels:
dfmchat,
digital first media,
journalism,
jrc on demand,
jrcchat,
metrics,
social media
April Fools' FAQ
Selfie shoes |
Today's April Fools' Day, the best and worst day of the Internet.
Here's a guide to help you through it.
What is April Fools' day?
It's a day when people's do and publish stuff that, years from now, will be googled and taken as fact.
How do I avoid falling for a prank?
You can't.
So what can I do?
Enjoy it! And remember that anyone who tells you to stay off Twitter or the Internet probably works in media and likely spends his or her time on Twitter or the Internet for a living.
I work at a news organization. Should I do an April Fools' joke?
No.
But...
NO.
But I saw the Guardian's?
The fact the you know about the Guardian tells me you are a professional journalist and that you also thought twice about whether the Guardian story about fluorescent tampons is real.
What if I work for a college news organization?
You get one try.
Also, this one try will backfire horribly and end up in Romenesko.
Can I tweet?
Stay off Twitter.
But you just said...
April Fools.
Posted by Kingston Police Department on Wednesday, April 1, 2015
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